Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Food Roasting and Drying Machine Operators
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in North Carolina earn a median of $35,980 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,980
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($44,810)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,510
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,230; the top 10% earn over $77,980. Nationally the range is $33,250 to $62,680.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$39,070 median in North Carolina
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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders pay in North Carolina
How much do food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders make in North Carolina?
The median is $35,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,230 and the top 10% earn over $77,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 44 (−20% vs. the national median of $44,810). Living costs are not included.